The Design Cabin Community C.I.C is a not-for-profit organisation based in the heart of Rochford. It was awarded Social Enterprise of the Year in 2023 at Rochford District Business Awards. Our mission is to build local wealth, develop individuals’ skills and create local entrepreneurial opportunities.

It operates Make Your Market and Big Up Southend. Make Your Market is a local platform that showcases micro-businesses and performing talents whilst spotlighting the next generation of business owners. Awarded Start-up Business of the Year 2024 at Rochford District Business Awards.

Big Up Southend is a monthly makers market, held on the last Saturday of every month held in the Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend.